It is estimated that there are over 55 million caregivers, of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, worldwide. Learn what a hard job they have and why they deserve everyone's . . . more
I have been a healthcare professional and educator for over 20 years. I am the, activity director, of many years, at Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers. While there, I have gained much dementia care and activity experience and knowledge. I have had special training in dementia care and dementia activities through the Alzheimer's Association and other educational forums. I am the author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals. You may visit my website at http://www.alzheimersideas.com This special page on my website http://www.alzheimersideas.com/page5.html or my blogs at http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com and at http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
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to help people avoid getting dementia. I also want to help those who already have Alzheimers disease or a related dementia and their caregiver network
